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Really Love My … Ostrich Tote

01/09/14 | really love my ..., Rome, Travel

It has been a long time since I have published a post in this series and I am excited to get back into it. Like most girls, I have a handful of trusty go-to pieces that I immediately gravitate towards and that is the backbone of these posts.  Officially, my I Really Love My… series was inspired by People Magazine’s series where they highlight celebrities who wear things more than once (gasp).  Well guess what, I have items in my closet that have dozens of good wears in them. And that is A-okay with me.

I read once that the average person wears 20% of their clothes 80% of the time and I absolutely believe it.  While this ostrich tote is not actually a piece of clothing, it might as well be – it is the perfect neutral accessory.

This beautiful bag came into my possession in the summer of 2011.   The week before I studied abroad in Rome I spent a few days with my mom and her mom in Florence.  Between shopping in the outdoor markets, boutique stores, the leather schools, and little hole-in-the-wall shops I saw dozens of beautiful, different bags that would have been very welcome in my closet.  However, I searched high and low for that perfect bag! Finally, on my last day in the Tuscan city I fell in love with this brown, carmel colored ostrich leather bag with gold hardware. Two and a half years later I am very pleased with my pick and it quickly worked its way into that 20% of my closet. 

And just in case there were not enough pictures of my face, 
here are five more, the five items I have written about thus far in my “I Love My…” series.

 Paisley Dress / North Face Rain Jacket / Monogram Necklace / Leaf Earrings / Pink Silk Top 
What is your go-to piece?

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  1. Michael says

    January 13, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    LOVE THAT BAG!!! And the best part is, no one here has it!

  2. Michael says

    January 13, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    LOVE THAT BAG!!! And the best part is, no one here has it!

  3. Chelsea says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:37 am

    I actually picked up a bag in Ross yesterday that looked JUST like that. It was gorgeous and I am seriously starting to regret now getting it…ahhhh!

  4. Chelsea says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:37 am

    I actually picked up a bag in Ross yesterday that looked JUST like that. It was gorgeous and I am seriously starting to regret now getting it…ahhhh!

  5. Michèle says

    January 10, 2014 at 5:21 am

    lovely photos dear, you bag looks very cool and love the popin blue color of your top

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  6. Michèle says

    January 10, 2014 at 5:21 am

    lovely photos dear, you bag looks very cool and love the popin blue color of your top

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  7. Ann says

    January 10, 2014 at 4:09 am

    The bag looks great
    plus the color and style can be matched with
    almost all outfit.
    Money well spent on that bag.

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  8. Ann says

    January 10, 2014 at 4:09 am

    The bag looks great
    plus the color and style can be matched with
    almost all outfit.
    Money well spent on that bag.

    http://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com

  9. jas says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:14 am

    awesome bag! such a great find. i would have to say my balenciaga bag is always one that i’m reaching for.

    reckless
    abandon

  10. jas says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:14 am

    awesome bag! such a great find. i would have to say my balenciaga bag is always one that i’m reaching for.

    reckless abandon

  11. Misty {Handbags & Handguns} says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    I am jealous of your ostrich tote. That’s a great staple bag!

  12. Misty, Handbags + Handguns says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    I am jealous of your ostrich tote. That’s a great staple bag!

  13. Karly Kim says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    I love that bag! And you 🙂

  14. Karly Kim says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    I love that bag! And you 🙂

  15. Jessica says

    January 9, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    Your tote is really awesome. I sometimes fall into a pattern of wearing certain pieces of clothing constantly but I try to remind myself to branch out.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

  16. Jessica says

    January 9, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    Your tote is really awesome. I sometimes fall into a pattern of wearing certain pieces of clothing constantly but I try to remind myself to branch out.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

  17. Sharon says

    January 9, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    That bag is really gorgeous! I know there’s a lot of things in my wardrobe that I don’t wear on a regular basis, so that 20% might be true!

    -Sharon
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  18. Sooae Lee says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:23 am

    your little black dress is my fave!!! xO! http://www.thehautecookie.com

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  19. Sharon says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:55 am

    That bag is really gorgeous! I know there’s a lot of things in my wardrobe that I don’t wear on a regular basis, so that 20% might be true!

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  20. Amy Breckenridge says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:47 am

    i love that bag – it looks vintage! i can totally see audrey hepburn wearing it back in the 50s and it’s still just as stylish today, which makes it the perfect investment piece 🙂

  21. Samantha Curtis says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:33 am

    Love it!! What a great idea 🙂 I swear there are tons of things in my closet I’ve never worn… I need to explore it once I have this baby!

  22. Alyssa says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:29 am

    I got a bag while I was in Florence too, and I’ve had it going on six years now–it’s so amazing how long it’s lasted!

  23. Sooae Lee says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:23 am

    your little black dress is my fave!!! xO! http://www.thehautecookie.com

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  24. Amy Breckenridge says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:47 am

    i love that bag – it looks vintage! i can totally see audrey hepburn wearing it back in the 50s and it’s still just as stylish today, which makes it the perfect investment piece 🙂

  25. Samantha Curtis says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:33 am

    Love it!! What a great idea 🙂 I swear there are tons of things in my closet I’ve never worn… I need to explore it once I have this baby!

  26. Alyssa says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:29 am

    I got a bag while I was in Florence too, and I’ve had it going on six years now–it’s so amazing how long it’s lasted!

  27. Kathy@Vodka and Soda says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:21 am

    i have a few favorites that i always go back to for some reason – when winter rolls around, i have this amazing cross-check gucci bag that just fits everything and has the perfect amount of pockets and then in the summer, my gucci hobo that has a white strap and just goes with anything!

    kathy
    Vodka and Soda

  28. Kathy@Vodka and Soda says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:21 am

    i have a few favorites that i always go back to for some reason – when winter rolls around, i have this amazing cross-check gucci bag that just fits everything and has the perfect amount of pockets and then in the summer, my gucci hobo that has a white strap and just goes with anything!

    kathy
    Vodka and Soda

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